Origin
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, NH
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Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 39.6-mile drive from Manchester, NH, to Dover, NH, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 58 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $6, it's an economical option for a quick regional excursion within the Northeast. The route primarily utilizes NH 101, Calef Highway, and Knox Marsh Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a brief journey, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your departure and return times. This trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or to connect two points within New Hampshire without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 39.6-mile route, with 47% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles along NH 101. This section offers a more consistent speed, typical of a well-maintained state highway. As you transition to Calef Highway and then Knox Marsh Road, the character of the drive will likely shift, potentially offering more local road characteristics. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions, keeping the driving engaging without becoming overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Kingston and Madbury.
Kingston
21 mi in
|
~26m
Madbury
32.3 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 93
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
5
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Concord Road
9
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
11
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
12
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
13
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
14
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
16
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
17
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
18
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
20
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
21
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Manchester, NH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Manchester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dover, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manchester, NH to Dover, NH covers 39.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Knox Marsh Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Manchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Kingston and Madbury.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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